Leading Through Doubt: Gerson Moreno-Riaño on Standing Firm Under Pressure

A Christian university president on leading with conviction through doubt and adversity.

Leading Through Doubt: Gerson Moreno-Riaño on Standing Firm Under Pressure

How do you lead through professional turmoil, criticism, and your own doubts? In this episode of Leader to Leader, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down with Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, president of Cornerstone University, to talk about the pressures of stepping into a high-profile leadership role, standing firm under opposition, and staying anchored in God’s calling when the circumstances make you want to quit.

About the Guest

Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño is the 12th president of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Colombia and raised in Rochester, New York, he earned his B.A. at Cedarville University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Cincinnati. Before Cornerstone, he served more than seven years as executive vice president for academic affairs at Regent University. He and his wife Ellen have six children.


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Paul L. Davis

Paul Davis is president of ABWE. Prior to his appointment in 2017, Paul served as senior pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Holland, MI. He attended Liberty University and Dallas Theological Seminary and holds a master’s degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Paul and his wife, Martha, have been married since 1989, and have both served in numerous roles in Christian ministry and education. They have four adult children. You can follow Paul on  Facebook, Instagram, or at PaulLDavis.com.